CultureAugust 7, 2026
apostolate
uh-POS-tuh-lit
Definition
A formal organization, mission, or religious group dedicated to the work of spreading the Christian faith.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'apostolos' meaning 'messenger' or 'one sent forth.' It entered English through Late Latin, originally referring to the mission or work of the apostles.
In the news
In the article, the term describes Word on Fire as a Catholic media group that performs the religious work of evangelization through filmmaking.
An ‘Expression of the Catholic Mind’: Cathedrals Come to Cinema in the US
Read the full article ↗Daily Signal